Obituaries

Obituaries

Leopoldo Duran

Leopoldo Duran

“Papasito” (Landscaper Contractor) passed away on Friday, July 16, 2010 at 9:16am. He was born on November 15, 1935. He was a wonderful, caring and giving person. Everyone that knew and worked for him loved him dearly for his generosity and kindness. He is survived by his beloved wife, Veronica “Mi Vida” and there children (Bebe) Bertha Maya, Maxine Vargas,...

Dorothy Carlock

Dorothy Carlock

On June 19, 2010 Dorothy Edna Carlock passed away peacefully at her home in the arms of her granddaughter Christelle Carlock. Dorothy was one of the last true native Arizonans left in the Valley of the Sun. She married her high school sweetheart Carl Carlock Sr. and shortly after started CARL CARLOCK SADDLE CO. In 1943 she had a son,...

Beatrice L. Tassche

Beatrice L. Tassche

98 Passed away July 6, 2010. She was born March 26, 1912 in Silver Lake New York. She is preceded in death by her husband Edmund J. Tassche. She is survived by her 2 children: Pearl Hennessy (Richard), 6 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 3 great, great-grandchildren of Arizona and Edmund R. Tassche (Stephanie), 2 grandchildren who live in Maryland. A Memorial...

Dolores V Kimball

Dolores V Kimball

78, of Phoenix, died 6-15-2010. Funeral Mass will be at 8:00 am, Saturday, June 26, at Saint Matthew Catholic Church, 320 N. 20th Drive. Arrangements entrusted to Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home.

Janet Rose Catherine Stoffa

Janet Rose Catherine Stoffa

of Phoenix, died June 17, 2010. A Rosary and Funeral Mass will be Thursday, June 24 at 9:30 am, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4715 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix. Arrangements entrusted to Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home.

Judy E. Brooks

Judy E. Brooks

70, of Tempe, AZ passed away on May 18, 2010. Moved to the valley from Minnesota in 1951. Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister, and Friend. Preceded by parents Les & Addie Peterson, son John Brooks, grandson Jacob lMiller. Children: Jacque Jewett, Bob Brooks and Denise Miller. Grandchildren: Annie, Amber, and Cody Brooks. Sisters: Patty Adler and Marilyn Mason. Great, granddaughter...

Clarence Gunn

Clarence Gunn

Clarence, born May 4, 1927, passed away April 15, 2010. He is survived by his loving family, wife Imogene, six children, 20 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren. A Visitation will be held Sunday, April 18, 2010 from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix. A Graveside Service will...

William Fleckenstein

William Fleckenstein

62, died April 8, 2010. A U.S. Veteran. Service 1:00 pm, Thursday, April 15, 2010 at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 2033 N. 48th St. Phoenix.

Genevieve Palma

Genevieve Palma

88 of Phoenix, AZ passed away on April 11, 2010. Services were held on April 14, at 1:00 pm, at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home. Interment followed at Resthaven Cemetery, Phoenix.

Alfred Nestor Sergott

Alfred Nestor Sergott

A Memorial Service for Alfred Sergott was held at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix at 11:00 am, Monday, March 22, 2010. He was 94 years of age. He was born in Glen Lyon, PA. and died in Newton, Square, PA. He served in the US Navy and graduated from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania....

Joseph Michael Leonard

Joseph Michael Leonard

81 of Mesa died March 11, 2010. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00pm, Sunday, March 14 with a Funeral Service Monday, March 15 at 10am at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd., Phx.

Paulita C Montoya

Paulita C Montoya

89, was born in Gallup, NM on September 10, 1920 and passed away on March 1, 2010. Paulita lived in both Phoenix and Ft. McDowell, AZ and loved to play bingo. Paulita is survived by her siblings: Mary Milligan, Ambrosia Baca, Ida Rivera, Irene Gastelum, Gerald Montoya and Diana Corrales; many grandchildren and great grandchildren – five generations of family....

Jean Bell Mead

Jean Bell Mead

92, of Phoenix, AZ passed away peacefully in her home on March 6, 2010. She is survived by her son Duane Mead and his wife Martha, grandchildren Cynthia Mead, Michael Mead and his wife Terri and great-grandson Connor. Visitation will be 10:30-11:00 am, followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 am, Friday, March 12, at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home,...

Robert Landis Mayasich

Robert Landis Mayasich

Eighteen years ago, a small boy with a golden heart took his first breath and set about his life’s work. Perhaps he knew he was on the fast track, for he mastered the lessons of childhood in no time flat. He seemed to understand what many of us overlook: that life is a momentary gift, and that love is its...

Mary Dorethea Thornburn

Mary Dorethea Thornburn

Born December 22, 1918, Marquette, MichiganDied February 19, 2010, Scottsdale, Arizona

Paul Holloway

Paul Holloway

Born October 15, 1942, Glendale, CaliforniaDied February 18, 2010, Phoenix, ArizonaSERVICES ARE PRIVATE

Richard Gonzales

Richard Gonzales

Passed away February 13, 2010. He was born December 10, 1943. Richard is survived by his lovely wife of 37 years, Frances, 4 children, Yvonne, Yolanda, Richard, Jr., and Mariajorjina and 8 grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 6:30 pm, with a Rosary at 7:00 pm, Sunday, February 21, 2010 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian...

Wanda M Lee

Wanda M Lee

Born January 20, 1918, Jennings, OKDied February 12, 2010, Scottsdale, AZ

Harold J Brady

Harold J Brady

Born December 18, 1933, Union City TennesseeDied February 8, 2010, Phoenix, Arizona

Marie Bitondo

Marie Bitondo

Born July 19, 1923, New York, New YorkDied February 9, 2010, Scottsdale, Arizona